Akij Group's history dates back more than sixty years ago-in 1950. Starting with handmade cigarette, popularly known as Biri manufacturing, It made fortune while contributing substantially to the government through payment of taxes. Its next step was jute trading, which was known at that time as golden fiber and used to bring most of the valued foreign exchange of the country. The Group's untiring efforts under the able leadership and management together with support of its clients soon diversified its initiatives. With the passage of time, the Group now employs more than 100,000 people and involved in varieties of sectors. The Group plans to continue its expansion with diversification in sectors. Due to its social commitment, the Group is also involved in operating many development initiatives.